1998 Mazda B-Series Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (10) · Tires (9) · Tires:tread/Belt (8)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (120)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2022-09-26 · 01-010-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. this is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. when returning from fast idle to normal, the stuck valve sudd
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer 2022-07-18 · 09-024-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Electrical System 2022-06-22 · 01-006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. for new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodic
Suspension 2022-05-24 · 02-004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. in most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-03-29 · SA-014-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
accessory instructions can be found on onemazda under dealer resources - parts & accessories.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-03-17 · 01-003/22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the mazda dca-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. if the mazda dca-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a warranty code.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.